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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI police release current crime statistics

DI STAFF September 30, 2013

A recent report of liquor violations, sexual offenses, and drug-abuse violations on and off the University of Iowa campus have all made substantial leaps. The UI police’s annual Clery Disclosure of...

Preserving the past

DORA GROTE September 30, 2013

The barn’s dusty, sweet-smelling hay evoked a sense of nostalgia for Deborah Mulford as she stepped inside the historic Mulford Barn this weekend. “I remember losing feeling in my fingers...

Festival adopts changes to promote awareness

LILY ABROMEIT September 30, 2013

Flags from around the world fluttered in the wind on the fence of Hubbard Park on Sunday, waving to students and community members at the 23rd annual University of Iowa Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival...

Human Rights Commission proposes change to age restrictions

REBECCA MORIN September 27, 2013

The 21-ordinance is not just an issue with local students — for some city officials, it may be a human-rights issue as well. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission proposed an ordinance that will exempt...

Johnson County officials honor Mental Health Advocate Veda Higgins

DANIEL SEIDL September 27, 2013

A nearly three-decade-long advocate for the disabled community was recognized for her achievements at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday morning. After 25 years, Veda Higgins is...

New fees may be established for parade and public assembly permits

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

Holding an assembly in Iowa City may not be free anymore. Previous discussions regarding resolution that establishes permit fees for parade or public-assembly permits is headed to the Iowa City City Council....

Council to vote on adjustments to Riverfront Crossing plans

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

A local bank has requested an alternative plan for a future development project it is spearheading to continue with the desired aesthetic look of Iowa City’s current Riverfront Crossing plan. The Iowa...

Public input for Gateway Project on Tuesday

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

Time will be allotted to community members during the upcoming Iowa City City Council meeting on Oct. 1 to discuss the Gateway Project. The $40 million project is a flood-mitigation effort that would...

Newton man charged after allegedly using a check that was not his

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

A Newton, Iowa, man has been accused of using a check that was not his. Joshua Cupples, 36, was charged April 12 with third-degree theft. According to a Coralville police complaint, Cupples arrived at...

Iowa City man charged after allegedly breaking into hardware store

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of breaking into a hardware store. Terry Griffin, 45, was charged Sept. 26 with third-degree burglary, possession of burglar’s tools, and second-degree criminal...

Johnson County officials approve an agreement to regionalize mental health care

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

Johnson County officials have decided to adopt an agreement that will regionalize mental health in Iowa. At a Thursday morning meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors voted...

New student to serve as liaison to City Council

DI STAFF September 27, 2013

A new student is set to represent the University of Iowa students at the Iowa City City Council. Kasra Zarei, a resident of Coralville and a UI freshman, was recommended by the UI Student Government...